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B.C. election latest: Voters go to the polls to decide next provincial government

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 25). B.C. election latest: Voters go to the polls to decide next provincial government. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-election-latest-voters-go-to-the-polls-to-decide-next-provincial-government/article_56382c84-cd47-5083-ab6d-a9c5a6dfa061.html

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British Columbia held a snap provincial election, with voters casting their ballots to determine the next government. The election was called just a month prior, catching many off guard. As voting concluded, all major parties were closely monitoring polling stations and preparing for vote counting across the province.

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As of October 24, 2026, British Columbia voters went to the polls in an early election called by NDP Leader David Eby two years early, with Lorne Doerkson, a little-known interim Conservative leader, as his main opponent. Initially planning to face Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Eby was surprised when she resigned and Doerkson took over just days before the September 22 call. The campaign focused on health care, housing, and fiscal issues, with polls indicating a close race between the NDP and Conservatives. With 47 NDP members of legislature (MLAs) at dissolution compared to 29 for the Conservatives, Eby's decision to call an early election was seen as risky and controversial, potentially leading to a Conservative victory that would unseat him as premier.

Written for “Bc Election 2023” on 2026-10-25, grounded in this article and the 3 other(s) covering the same event.

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VANCOUVER - British Columbia is voting on its next government as the snap provincial election called one month ago reaches its culmination. asserted

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Here’s a look at the latest from polling stations and campaign headquarters of each major party as votes are cast and tallied across B.C. asserted

votes → ’ → B.C.

B.C. election latest: Voters go to the polls to decide next provincial government

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